A Dynamic Leader Committed to Social Change
Mrs. Sophiya Warraich is a philanthropist, psychologist, and social leader whose life's purpose is the upliftment of Pakistan's most vulnerable communities. She leads the Almarah Foundation as its Chairperson and has built one of Pakistan's most impactful independent welfare organisations from the ground up.
01 Roots of Compassion
Sophiya's journey into philanthropy began not in a boardroom, but at a busy road junction in Lahore. Her father, Major (Retd.) Rasheed Warraich, was a respected figure who quietly distributed food to daily-wage labourers and rickshaw drivers at Chaburji every evening. Watching him give without expectation — without recognition or reward — planted a seed in young Sophiya that grew into a lifelong mission.
"My father never made speeches. He just showed up, every evening, with food and dignity. That was my first lesson in leadership."
Real leadership is not about power or prestige — it is about who you serve when no one is watching.
— Sophiya Warraich02 Education & Professional Journey
Sophiya pursued higher education with the conviction that social work must be grounded in knowledge and rigour. She holds an MS in Applied Psychology, giving her deep insight into human behaviour, trauma recovery, and what communities need to truly heal and thrive.
Alongside her humanitarian work, she is a successful entrepreneur who owns a clothing brand and has served as director of multiple prestigious educational institutes — proving that business success and social purpose are not mutually exclusive.
03 Founding the Almarah Foundation
Inspired by her father's legacy, Sophiya established the Almarah Foundation with one urgent question: "Who is taking care of Pakistan's forgotten children?"
What began as a single orphan shelter has grown into a multi-program organisation running 12 Apna Ghar houses sheltering over 250 children, a grammar school, IT hub, nutrition programs, a safe home for girls, and a compassionate haven for special needs children — with active operations across Pakistan and growing UK partnerships.
04 Her Many Roles
Chairperson, Almarah Foundation
Leading all humanitarian programs across Pakistan and the UK diaspora network.
Psychologist (MS Applied)
Bringing clinical insight into trauma, child development, and community healing.
Director, Educational Institutes
Heading multiple prestigious institutes driving literacy and professional education.
Entrepreneur & Brand Owner
Running a clothing brand that funds and sustains her social impact programs.
TEDx Speaker
Delivered "Beyond the Horizon" — a powerful TEDx Talk on purpose-driven leadership.
UK–Pakistan Bridge Builder
Connecting the Pakistani diaspora in the UK with ground-level welfare work at home.
05 Key Milestones
Honorary Shield — UK House of Commons
Presented by MP Mrs. Elsie Blundell for outstanding service to Pakistani communities.
House of Lords Recognition
Honoured by Lord Kuldeep Singh Sahota at UK Parliament for cross-border humanitarian leadership.
United Nations Excellence Award
Awarded at a ceremony hosted by the Governor of Punjab for humanitarian services.
FPCCI Humanitarian Services Award
Presented by the Governor of Punjab for contribution to welfare and community development.
TEDx Talk: "Beyond the Horizon"
Delivered an inspiring talk on purpose-driven leadership at TEDx Pakistan.
12th Apna Ghar House Established
Reached the milestone of 12 orphan shelter houses sheltering 250+ children.
Almarah Foundation Established
Founded with a mandate to address orphan welfare, hunger, and education access.
First Apna Ghar Shelter Opens
A single house that sparked a movement.
06 Voices of Impact
"Sophiya Warraich is not just a philanthropist — she is a force of nature. The Almarah Foundation has transformed hundreds of lives that the system forgot."
"It was an honour to present an honorary shield to Mrs. Sophiya Warraich. Her dedication to Pakistani communities is an inspiration to all in Parliament."
"Sophiya gives orphaned children far more than shelter — she gives them identity, education, and love. That is rare, and Almarah Foundation is truly a beacon."
"Her TEDx Talk moved every person in the room. She speaks from lived experience and genuine sacrifice. Her message is exactly what Pakistan's next generation needs."